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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.61, 3,824.41 and 700.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.61, 3,824.41 and 700.59 is: 1,050.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.61 : 3,824.41 = 700.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.61/3,824.41 = 700.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.61x = 3,824.41 × 700.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.61x = 2,679,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,343.40/2,549.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.88

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